R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-9.2-2: Appointment of independent medical examiner.

(a) When a person is required to submit to an independent medical examination pursuant to § 27-9.2-1, the examination will be conducted by an impartial, competent physician approved by the medical advisory board of the workers’ compensation court, as defined in § 28-30-22.

(b) The expense of the examination shall be paid by the automobile insurance company making the request for the examination.